Went at lunch for AYCE (no sashimi+less special roll options). Quiet place. Attentive waiter but it…read moretook 20mins for my plate of sushi to arrive. Also ordered iso iso ramen after. It's about as spicy as regular a nongshim spicy instant noodles. Bring somebody to share if you order ramen.. they only give you full size bowls. Overall it was good. Nigiri rice amount could be 20% less but you can just do dinner price to order sashimi instead, no day or night restriction.

I decided to give their ayce another try and this time I was pleasantly surprised. Everything…read moretasted better, was out at a decent time, and the portions were proper. I also had a couple lychee margaritas that were amazing. But the problem this time was the service We weren't even greeted when we came in and our server didn't smile one time. I am happy I returned, but I truly hope that server isn't there the next time I decide to return.

The service at Momo Ashli was quick and convenient! The employees were super nice, and they helped…read moreme go through the menu and the different options for sweetness. I think I just didn't choose the best flavor for me. The strawberry was a bit too sweet. I found it overpowering. My husband got a Taro milk tea, and it was very yummy! I would recommend that one - it has a really nice nutty and vanilla flavor. I will definitely try again! I just think the fruit flavors aren't for me.

As I'm writing this review I'm trying to think when I can go back! I loved the onigiri and milk tea…read moreI got. The staff was very friendly and helpful when I had questions. Very cute inside. Will be going back on my next trip to Winston.

My new favorite drink. Grapefruit fruit tea! Very quick…read moreand easy to self order. Bring some quarters to play the claw games!

Bubble Bear is a fun boba and poke place with friendly service and playful decor inside…read more The boba drinks are excellent, easily 5 star level. Great flavor, well balanced sweetness, and a lot of creative options. Everyone in our family loved their drinks. The poke bowls were very tasty as well and packed with flavor. Tons of choices and combinations, so it's easy to build something exactly how you like it. The only thing holding this back from a full 5 stars is portion balance. All four bowls we ordered were very heavy on rice, and a bit more protein would have gone a long way. That said, everything was fresh and flavorful. With slightly better protein portions and less rice, this would easily be a 5 star spot.

One of my favorites desserts are Crepes and some of my favorites drinks to cool off are Smoothies…read moreand Buble Teas with Bobas.. So naturally when I heard about this casual spot in the Valley View Mall serving these and other Signature Drinks and Akai Bowls I immediately planed a trip to the Mall to try it out. This very unique establishment located in the Food Court of the Valley View Mall in a location behind a large window counter near the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore and Food Court tables and chairs, is one of the businesses in the Mall that is continously full with people of all ages: families, friends, and others, wanting to enjoy some quality time together, enjoying a special treat and drink. When I arrived at the place I examined the menu located above the wall in bright menu displays. A young lady employee greeted me with a smile and took my order. I ordered an Iced Thai Bubble Tea with Boba and some Ohio Crepes with Peanut Butter, Nutella, Banana, and Crushed Cookies. Both items were very fresh and delicious. As I enjoyed eating and savoring the Crepes at one of the tables in the Food Court area of the Mall, I observed many other people passing by this business and ordering especially Smoothies and Specialty Drinks. I highly recommend this place whenever you want to enjoy a special Crepes treat and freshen up with a cool glass of a Smoothie or Specialty Drink.

Was looking for a boba place on my way to the mall and found out it was conveniently inside the…read moremall! I got the taro milk tea and my boyfriend got the Thai milk tea. Both were absolutely incredible and we will be back not only for more delicious drinks, but also to try the acai bowls and crepes!

I love Paragon so much! The boba is delicious, the specials are always on-point, and the cute…read morelittle designs on the menu never fail to make me smile. Not to mention the service is friendly and fast!

A great boba experience! Don't be put off by the trailer/food truck vibe. Friendly, fast service ,…read moregood prices, and tasty tea.

My entire family found flavors they enjoyed. Shakes like chocolate birthday cake, and butter pecan!…read more Everyone was helpful and friendly. Who knew it's healthy too!

From the owner: Good vibes! Amazing Protein Shakes and Energy Teas! read more

Service: they were fairly quick with the smoothies! But if you want to have it fast, go for the…read morefro-yo bar instead and pick your fav fro-yo and toppings. The toppings bar is clean and well managed so it was great to choose from without getting messy. The different flavors were great too! All the fro-yo was smooth, creamy, and didn't taste like perfume lol. The smoothies are more heavy on the yogurt side than the flavor. So ask for more fruit than yogurt when you get it. Ambiance: it's a great place to for a 2nd date maybe lol. Just for a quick dessert. Or even bring the kids as you can get them to choose their own toppings. Overall: would come again!

A bunch of things could improve basically me and my friend went in here and Who was after watching…read morea movie. We were really really craving some frozen yogurt specifically tart frozen yogurt when we went in we both tried different flavors and immediately we turned to each other and we both had more eyebrow raised we then tried another different flavor one new flavor each and we thought then at the same time we looked at each other and we were like does this taste... Spoiled rotten? And it did it turns out that our frozen yogurt were sour and fizzy and that leads us to believe that there was some fermentation happening now maybe the manager forgot to turn the fridge on overnight I don't know what happened, but something was wrong. When I asked the girl working at the counter. She seemed a little bit nervous so you know I didn't really push that hard but definitely something needs to change

Visited Akoko yet again, mostly to introduce visiting family to a new cuisine. The place is cute…read morecafe vibes as usual. There was a mortal combat 3 old style gaming console too this time, which we really enjoyed. We ordered the usual - Chè Coco Leaf and Chè Halo Halo. Loved the Ube ice cream so refreshing, and the pandas jelly is always a favorite too. Overall, a great experience yet again.

Akoko is certainly laid back inside which is nice during the summer! They serve a diverse menu of…read morewonderful drinks. I was first tipped off on this local spot from an Elite event--thank you Erik. Since then, it's remained as a go-to for various boba drinks, smoothies, and teas. My favorite is their Vietnamese coffee with boba as it's just the right combo between sweet and coffee! Other honorable mentions are the brown sugar milk tea, Thai tea, and mango-passion fruit tea. Their menu also includes small bites such as popcorn chicken and fried dumplings. Overall it's a well-rounded place that hits all the marks such as a great atmosphere, good service, and great drinks!

Pleased to find a boba shop in Roanoke, I certainly wanted it to succeed. The hours are a bit odd,…read morebut there was some notable quality of ingredients. However, ordering a fruit-flavored tea with one topping set me back over $10 with tip. Unless tea is being brought from the Strait of Hormuz, this seems unrealistic to me. I've had a lot of better bubble teas for a better value, but of course these were in bigger cities. Maybe it's just too tough to bring a quality product to Roanoke. I hope the area can support a place like this, but I'm a little skeptical unfortunately.

I remember the first time I had a drink with Boba. It was a unique experience in and of itself. And…read moreso when I found out that this Panda Boba had just opened its door in a very desired location in Vinton, Virginia, I had to be the first one to go explore and see what it was all about. Located across the street from Pollard 107 South Restaurant, in the Town of Vinton, Panda Boba is housed in a modern, small open space area furnish with simple yet elegant and comfortable furniture. The owners are a couple Vietnamese immigrants who were very welcoming and hospitable when I entered the restaurant for the first time. The menu included a great variety of flavored Bubble Teas and Smoothies with the option of including two types of bobas: the traditional ones which are chewy, small tapioca pearls that are commonly added to bubble tea drinks. Bobas are made from tapioca starch extracted from the cassava root, giving them a distinctive chewy texture when you bite into them. And another type that are filled with flavored juices inside so when you bite into them these flavors are released. The wife and one of the owners of the business was the one I first met when I arrived to this unique business. She greeted me warmly from behind the counter with a big smile. There was a small menu on the counter and a large, lit version hanging from the wall behind the counter. I ordered a Mango Smoothie with the Bobas that had the Mango flavored juice inside. She immediately went to work making my Mango Smoothie with bobas. As she was doing so, her husband, the co-owner, and son arrived. It brought back some happy memories because when I was growing up my father also opened a cafeteria business in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that ended up being very successful and made it possible for me going to the college of my choice. As I sat down drinking my Smoothie through a wide straw that allowed the bobas to slip up, a couple came in and made an order as well. They also seemed happy to have this new business here. I highly recommend that those reading this review go and try it out. You'll discover a refreshing drink with bobas that will give it a special texture never to be forgotten.

My 71 year old mother and I had never had bubble tea before, so we stopped by to give it a try. We…read moregot (if I remember correctly) a milk tea with lavender black tea and regular bobas? It was hard to know, we didn't know what any of it was. It was fine. The lavender flavor was pretty floral and the bobas were chewy. It was good but like $16 for two small drinks? It was fun to try as a novelty but I wouldn't go back for a regular everyday sort of refreshment. Hard to tell if it was a drink or a food; there is a lot of chewing of the beverage involved. (shrug) I guess I don't get it. 4 stars for a lovely interior, an extensive drink menu, and nice service.

This is such a cute spot! The decor is really fun and the employee was so friendly and informative…read more They have a lot of cute bakery items to choose from and the matcha milk tea I got is the best i've ever had. Definitely recommend!